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RS3

12-29-2007, 03:26 PM

Dam262a

12-29-2007, 04:58 PM

RS3 DO NOT BUY THOSE.... THOSE are REally Bad Quality head lights...
if you are rebaking anyway? why not customize the stock one...
Seriously those projectors are piece of poop..you will regret,,
and by the way they use H1 bulbs

Hahah i saw a few others ones that look really bad.. those didn't look half bad.. i got cliff's HID's but man the glare on it is crazy! started to get flashed like atleast twice a day.. i pointed it down.. but i can't get a good visual.. bahh i'll keep thinkin... wish i had money to retro...

its not that they look bad, they are bad quality like the halos will go out in a few months or sum of the leds might go out also in few months, thats why he said bake them, cuz if u do that u can put better halos and better leds, which is a waste cuz u can just bake your stocks and do that

ImportWeed

12-30-2007, 02:24 AM

importweed- can you please pm me your order info so I can check on your kit?

Thanks.

Clifford

I sent you pm

PanDulCE

12-30-2007, 04:00 AM

For Any One that has installed H.I.Ds on there VRD fogs need help on questions? On the relay harness there are 2 wires on the remote turn on plug which are 2 separate wires one is White and the other is Black. Which is positive and negative because on the fog harness the connections are White and Red, now what connects with what? Example like Red wire from VRD harness connects to White wire from relay harness and, VRD White wire connects to Black wire from relay harness? Help Please!

Dam262a

12-30-2007, 06:05 AM

FARRxB

12-30-2007, 08:20 PM

i have a 2006 xb and i wanted to know if you could use hids is the bbist projector headlights,and what bulb size that they required. and can i use my old ballasts with your bulbs the ballasts are golden eye and i already have a h4 wiring harness form you. thank you

coryjames

12-30-2007, 09:57 PM

cliff when you going with the small ballasts? and you do have the harness to go to the 08 xb fogs and whats the highest k bulbs you got do you have anything with a deep violet

randomsuper

12-31-2007, 01:21 AM

so how long is this sale price lasting? i'm gonna be placing an order in a few weeks and was hoping it would be going through the end of january.

MR_LUV

12-31-2007, 02:21 AM

so how long is this sale price lasting? i'm gonna be placing an order in a few weeks and was hoping it would be going through the end of january.

FYI, Everyone, Cliff indicated he is Away but, is Extending his $140 Sale Price until Next Wed. Jan. 02, 2008:

Glad to hear they worked out well bud.

FYI:

I need to head to Seattle for work until Wednesday the 2nd of Jan. And like the "Off to SEMA Sale", all kits ordered won't ship until I get back.

That being the case, I've extended the $140 price until next Wednesday!!

:)

Have a great New Years everyone, please stay safe, lots of crazies out there...

Clifford

LUV MOBILE Under Construction

MR LUV :love:

Just1n

12-31-2007, 02:29 AM

Happy new year Clifford!!!

viventi

12-31-2007, 02:52 AM

pm'ed you, cliff.

ImportWeed

12-31-2007, 03:11 AM

MR_LUV

12-31-2007, 03:29 AM

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Hey Cliff,

I just PM you and place an Order through PayPal for
my 2nd set of HIDs from you.
It is for my '99 Chrysler Town and Country Limited Luxury mini-van.
I want a 8000k kit 9005 Low Beam only. I know you are Temporarily
Out. I will wait if I can still get the Holiday Sale Price.
TIA,

The LUV MOBILE Under Construction

MR LUV :love:

bBsactoguy

12-31-2007, 03:45 AM

Yo people...Im a noob at stuff like instalation, so I might need help on something as simple as this...

Connecting to the battery... can someone show me pics? I've tried 1 way so far, and my bulbs arent firing up. I connected the wires to the spot where you loosen the terminals... but, as for the positive terminal... there's 2, one to tighten it and another connected to the electric's of the car...

1) do I hook it up the positive to the bolt on the terminal or...
2) do I hook it up on the other terminal?

Other than that, if nothing works, then, I might have a busted relay orrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Ballasts.. EEEK!! Im waiting on CLIFFs replies, but he apparently is busy this week hehe. So I guess I will have to rely on my fellow scionlife-ians.

THANKS a mil folks.

a_german_named_hans

12-31-2007, 03:54 AM

Here's how I did it. You take the cap off the red terminal (+). Theres a bolt on the top part of it. Not the bolt that tightens the terminal. but the other one with all the factory wiring. I'd take pics but its midnight so U wouldn't see anything. You should see it fine. Loosen that with a 12mm wrench, socket wrench w.e you chose. Slip the Red ring terminal from the Relay kit under the washer, and re tighten that sucker.

The black wire will go to the negative ring terminal. That's the one that isn't covered. You can undo the tightening bolt a little and slip the ring terminal in there. Plug one end of the relay to ur headlight plug thingy and then the other two ends into the ballasts correctly. Make sure they click into place. Plug the ballasts into the bulbs and U should be good to go. Btw. One OEM headlight plug won't be used.

That's how it is on my tC. Shouldn't be much different on the XB.

bBsactoguy

12-31-2007, 03:59 AM

Yes... I HAVE TO SHOUT... IF THIS WORKS... i'll be so happy... BRB.. hahaha...

a_german_named_hans

12-31-2007, 04:13 AM

Here I took some pics anyway :silly:
Positive: Yea yea I know. I got a ton of ____ hooked up to my battery. I gotta clean up all the wires one of these days.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/smoothlander2472/HIDpos.jpg
Negative:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/smoothlander2472/HIDNeg.jpg
Couldn't get a shot of where the OEM plug connects into the Relay. Its dark and I couldn't find it. But I took a pic of the passenger side ballast. The bit thats circled and goes along with the wire is that really long Ballast plug. The other side is the same deal the wire is just shorter.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/smoothlander2472/HIDBallast.jpg

bBsactoguy

12-31-2007, 04:46 AM

Thanks for the pics...

I did that, and no FIRE...ahhhhhhh man... What to do people? I guess I have to wait up on Clff now.

Let me tell you problem 2) The Relay.

SO I Tested it on an Amp-Tester. The Circuits that are closed work fine, I think they're numbered 85 and 86. But I tested 87 and 30 and they're open circuits, but, nothing came out of the Amp-Tester. Im guessing since they're open they wouldn't conduct...or something... im not electrician... so yeah. Maybe that relay is broke.

I just hope, its not the ballasts.. :(

a_german_named_hans

12-31-2007, 04:54 AM

if you want. You can directly plug the ballasts into the OEM plugs just to test out the ballasts. Shouldn't fry the harness if you only use it once. If they work you know its the Relay kit. if they don't its either the ballasts or the bulbs.

Dam262a

12-31-2007, 04:56 AM

good idea^^

bBsactoguy

12-31-2007, 05:39 AM

sounds real scary.... hmmm I wonder how to do it though...

homan

12-31-2007, 06:32 AM

i would like to purchase a kit for my 08 tc low beam. how much will it cost? and is it plug in and play?

revoluzion

12-31-2007, 11:24 AM

I know that its for a fact that hid kits affect radio reception, but has anyone found good alternatives to aftermarket antenna applications or perhaps another remedy to re-gain radio reception?

I kinda miss not being able to listen to my favorite stations at night...

THANKS hopefully we can all help each other out on this, love the kit by the way.

I have the 5k one.. looks better than a lexus ;-)

dannygenio

12-31-2007, 12:47 PM

@.@... funny thing happened today after installing the 3K HId kit..... After plugging all the wires,, I turn my key on.. and BANG!! car didn;t turn on... and all the lights on the dashboard was blinking..!! I thought I fried my wires,,, then I disconnected the the wires from the battery.. and retried.. and worked fine??
Did this happen to anyone??? I am fraid thismight happen again

bBsactoguy

12-31-2007, 02:21 PM

i dont know mannnnnnnnn.... HEHE..

a_german_named_hans

12-31-2007, 03:39 PM

Danny. that happened to me when I installed my subs. Tried starting it up. All the lights on the dash lite up, car was a no go. I thought I messed up my car. Decided to recheck all the connections. After I rechecked all the connections (didn't do much really, Just disconnected and reconnected my wires) My car started up no problem. no lights on the dash no nothing, worked perfectly. Never had a problem since then.
Happy B-Day bB btw.

bBsactoguy

12-31-2007, 09:50 PM

hey german_hans

Do me a favor... if you could, because youre the only one who is willing to help LOL, what are the schematics for the plug to connect to the relay. Red goes on what... Black goes on what.. etc...

a_german_named_hans

12-31-2007, 10:08 PM

you mean on the relay cube/ block/ w.e its called? I'll check it out next time I get a chance. Its dark right now so I wouldn't be able to check anyway. But I'll check tomorrow.

bBsactoguy

12-31-2007, 10:09 PM

I really think something is up with the wiring...

I got a flicker, but I think I accidentally touched 2 wires or something.

Um, The relay isnt the problem, I did purchase one for liek 10 bucks... and no give.

So something is up with this wiring. :T

bBsactoguy

12-31-2007, 10:32 PM

Good news... My HIDs WORK... however...

They only worked when I touched the battery positive cable connection to the HID Positive connection... so... yes...they work.. BUT... how do I figure out this wiring on this RELAY!?! that is what keeping me from using these babies... all help is needed... LOL...

Dam262a

12-31-2007, 10:40 PM

ok so what do u need help on...

bBsactoguy

12-31-2007, 10:46 PM

randomsuper

12-31-2007, 10:56 PM

now i need to decide whether to get 5000k or 6000k. in the 08 xb housing, how blue is 6000k? a little bit of blue is nice. a lot of blue is gross to me. plus, getting pulled over sucks. suggestions guys?

Dam262a

12-31-2007, 11:06 PM

bBsactoguy

12-31-2007, 11:34 PM

Yeah it was prewired... but how is it possible that it isn't working...thats what i didnt get in the beginning when i hooked this up...

Now for the first photo, and you noticed, I removed the black thing to move the wires around... Here we see...:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/jd_dooks/original-1.jpg

The Original Set Up: Power/Red-30, DoubleWhitePositive Wires (HID)-87, Ground/Black-85, SingleWhiteWire (Headlight DriverSide)-86.

Nothing Fired up...

Here is setup number2:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/jd_dooks/new.jpg

This new setup with the Power and the DoubleWhiteCable inverted...

NO lights...

But Like I stated, Red Cable + DoubleWhiteCable =... HOLY LIGHTS lol...[/img]

a_german_named_hans

12-31-2007, 11:41 PM

Oh ok. so you want pics of how its wired up?

bBsactoguy

12-31-2007, 11:46 PM

LOL if you can supply german_hans... Im just trying to fix these babies once and for all.. im like right there... so close to "see the light"... but something is wrong... realll wrong..

PanDulCE

12-31-2007, 11:52 PM

dannygenio

12-31-2007, 11:52 PM

i think you got a defected one....
just ask for new one...
it should definetely work fine... all you have to do is just plug and play

bBsactoguy

12-31-2007, 11:56 PM

Hmmm... defective relay... doubt it...

but I will ask cliff...

Dam262a

01-01-2008, 12:11 AM

Got My VRD fogs on and the H.I.Ds on and there F'en sweet on my fogs there bright as hell. There 4300K there really White and super sweet now just need for the Headlamps lol. Ill post pics later of the fogs. One question will they run down my battery cause i do drive alot?
i think hids use less power then regular halogen's..

bBsactoguy:

sucks how id doesnt work for ya..not sure how to help cuz i just plugged and played...didnt really look at the relay ya know..sorry buddy..

bBsactoguy

01-01-2008, 01:06 AM

I know... i plug and played... but the lights didn't play.. HRMMM...

randomsuper

01-01-2008, 01:52 AM

went ahead and ordered a 6000k kit. thanks dam for that info. i am really looking forward to slapping these suckers on! :P

bBsactoguy

01-01-2008, 02:53 AM

what if i have a weak batt?? mannnnnnnnnnnn i give uuuuuup!!!!!!!!!

Dam262a

01-01-2008, 03:02 AM

^^did u check the fuse?

bBsactoguy

01-01-2008, 03:14 AM

Yup... good.

Whats even weirder is... I can light my halogens, but I can't activate the relay... *rubs chin*... I also previously had a 3rd party lenshousing that used a similar hook-up device to go to the light terminal...that lit up... but... this wire from the driver's side headlight is really irritating me...

I know I know... 99% of you had plug and play LOL....

Dam262a

01-01-2008, 03:28 AM

sorry buddy i wish i can help ya^^^

MR_LUV

01-01-2008, 06:35 AM

went ahead and ordered a 6000k kit. thanks dam for that info. i am really looking forward to slapping these suckers on! :P

FYI, if you go to his Main Site at:

http://www.mobilehid.com/products.htm#hidkits

This has his Color Temperature Chart showing the Range.
Basically starting at the Low Range is 3000k which is very Yellow.
That would be suitable IF you want to put HIDS in your factory fogs.
Next is 4300k as beginning White.
Generally Speaking the Standard for Bright White for Low Beams is 5000k.
It has the most White Output and gives you the Best Range and Output to light up the road ahead of you.
It is the Normal Default for most Bimmers, Mercedes. Lexus.
Now when you go up the Scale your light gets more Blue on the Light Spectrum and the Output Brightness is lessen.
Your 6000k is White w/ a little Blue. I went with his 8000k HIDS. They definitely have a more Blueish tinge.
And not as much as the Bright as the 5000k or 6000k, less lumens, less light output.

Now there are other Vendors that can get you 10,000k, 12,000k, & 14,000k HIDS.
I'm not sure your want them. The 10,000k is a Deep Blue and might get you pulled
over by the CHP for Impersonating a Police Officer.
The 12,000k is Purple. The 14,000k is Deep Purple.

I was crossing the Bay Bridge to San Francisco and the Black Escalade in the next lane with the
24" Dub Wheels and Rap Noise had his 14,000k HIDS on because all you see was Deep Purple in Broad Daylight.
I went home that night and a CHP Motorcycle Officer didn't even glance at my 8000k lights on my Box.
Other than my Special Plates:
MR LUV

So while Cliff is Out of Town, IF you want you can still PM him IF you want to switch Colors.
I am not a Light or Auto Technician, but I am a Engineer.
Hope that helps,

MR LUV :love:

The LUV MOBILE Under Construction & being modded,

MR_LUV

01-01-2008, 07:33 AM

i guess its the wiring of the relay..

something is up.. just cant put my finger on it..I even did the pos to positive for the hids to test both ballsts... and they work...

but this wiring...

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2632686

Im trying to follow that like right there... but I just don't understand why its not firing up... HMMMMM...

what do you think?

Hello bBsactoguy,

I am reading about all your problems while Cliff is Out of Town. I too was initially confuse with his kit because his
Original Instructions are Generic and applies to other automobiles.
Any case, don't take this personal, I'm just trying to offer you a little help with your pred1cament.

1. You with all due respect are making a Huge Error if you are going with that Above Link about McCulloch HIDS.
You don't have Mulloch HIDS and NONE of that information applies to your situation. Take that link and put it in the shredder!
According to Cliff, McCulloch does not or did not supply a relay harness therefore they want Customers to make their own! How stupid is that?

Here is what Cliff says about McCulloch,
Drop all the way down to HID Kit Wiring Harness:

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=152060&postdays=0&postorder=asc&&start=1420

2. Below his comments about McCulloch is a pic of the Relay Harness that came with the kit.
Yes or No? Do you have that Harness?
Make sure if you do that everything is put together like that pic. Any Relays, wires, terminals that you bought using that McCulloch Link you went to should Be Tossed. You ARE NOT to add or replace Relays, wires on your own. You don't have to! I am cognizant that possibly you might have a defective relay or harness but, that is not likely or yet to be determined.
I THINK you might be grasping and could be miswiring and getting deep & lost.
So, if you can put EVERYTHING like the way it was BEFORE you took the Relay and wires apart.

3. Now go to this link and follow the pics and Instructions that Cliff Advise me to follow when I was originally confused:

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=152060&postdays=0&postorder=asc&&start=1420

Hope this helps,

MR LUV :love:

The LUV MOBILE is being Constructed and modded

bBsactoguy

01-01-2008, 01:54 PM

I dont know what is wrong... i did everything. Seriously, I even started at stage 1, when everything came as it is... NOTHING.. i really dont know.

But I am blaming 2 new things LOL... the battery and the OEM harness to the halogen light. Maybe my battery is weak... doubt it.

But my Halogen harness was running on 100W bulbs at one point and may be damaged? I don't know how to replace it...any suggestions?

MR_LUV

01-01-2008, 02:57 PM

bBsactoguy

01-01-2008, 06:09 PM

Yes and yes. Weird EH?

bBsactoguy

01-01-2008, 08:04 PM

What if I changed the fuse from 20 to 15...

bBsactoguy

01-01-2008, 08:28 PM

wow... i love it when I post 3 in a row. Anyway the 15amp fuse didn't do anything... I guess the last resort is... CLIFF lol..

PanDulCE

01-01-2008, 08:38 PM

randomsuper

01-01-2008, 11:52 PM

MR_LUV

01-02-2008, 06:00 AM

Yes and yes. Weird EH?
If your car and everything was working before and you say your car starts fine now, then your don't have a battery problem as you stated before.
I don't think your fuse is your problem. My guess is you don't have the kit wired properly. I's unfortunate that the instructions are not
step by step with pics for 1st timers. I got confused and had to ask Cliff for the 2nd diagram:
http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=152060&postdays=0&postorder=asc&&start=1420
The only last thing I can do for you is to post the 4 pics of my Kit that is properlyconnected so hopefully you can tell if you don't have it miswired:
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj274/LUV_MOBILE/HID%20Connections/RelayonDriversSideharness.jpg
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj274/LUV_MOBILE/HID%20Connections/DriversSideHookup.jpg
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj274/LUV_MOBILE/HID%20Connections/PassSideHookup.jpg
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj274/LUV_MOBILE/HID%20Connections/HookUptotheBattery.jpg
I'm sorry, but that is all the advice I know. There is a possibility that the 100w bulb you put in might have did something. I don't know.
All I know is the Standard Halogen bulb is 55w on mine. Just Carefully Check and Recheck and Connect like mine and give Cliff a holler if you still have problems.
GOOD LUCK!

MR_LUV

01-02-2008, 06:18 AM

What Kelvin should i get for my low's on my headlights cause dam my fogs are Hella White i could practically just drive with those instead of my headlights and i have the 4300K kit. From what i understand is if i go with 6k it wont be as bright and i wont blind people or too much glare since im just using stock housing. Dang decisions, decisions! Any advice from users?
One of my neighbor has a Bimmer with Factory Stock 4300k HIDS.
The other neighbor down the street has a Mercedes also with a Factory Stock 4300k HIDS as low beams.
They are pretty White. 3000K is definitly yellow and should only go in fogs. Because yellow reflects better in fog conditions and less glare.
My suggestion is to take a look at the Color Kelvin Chart that Cliff posted on his Main Site and make a decision from that or ask him whenever he comes back.
Go to his Main Site at:

http://www.mobilehid.com/products.htm#hidkits

Hope this helps,

MR LUV
p.s. in my pic below I just installed the 8000k and it is noticebaly Blue at night.
So far no problem. But, if I get ticketed then I will drop down to 6000k or 5000k bulbs

MR_LUV

01-02-2008, 06:22 AM

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj274/LUV_MOBILE/SneakFrontView.jpg
No Martha, those are Not the Blazer fog lights from Wal-Mart...lol...

bBsactoguy

01-02-2008, 06:23 AM

HAHA, thanks for those pictures... you don't know how many times I've taken the bulbs out, put them back in... rinse repeat.

The wiring, I've returned back to its normal position (the relay), you can check my old photos in the thread and they look exactly like yours, except for one photo.. where I switched the top and bottom wires hehe..

I decided to buy another wiring harness from cliff. I think I've tightened my negative cable so much I bent the original, and kind of accidentally stripped too much of the ground cables. Doesn't hurt to try.

ANd your pigtail OEM harness looks like mine...and I was about to blame that, so you've given me hope... for another install LOL.

I will update you tomorrow night. To see what will happen.

Oh when I connceted my ground, I put it on the Bolt side and not on the opposite... i don't think that would matter though.

mengsta

01-02-2008, 10:10 AM

Im sorry but , this sale is still going on, am i correct? Would i still get the relay wiring harness, Becuz for some reason the price is now 140 and not 170? Just a generous price drop?

cliffud

01-02-2008, 10:13 PM

Hey guys- I'm back from Seattle now.

bBsactoguy- your new harness is going out today. For some reason I still suspect your OEM plug has an issue. In the past, customers who have had problems with the harness also had a history of using the high wattage bulbs and had actually melted part of their OEM plug to the point that a normal bulb would work but the harness would not work. Not sure why, just sharing what other customers in the past have experienced.

MR_LUV - thanks for the posts and the help. :) Car looks good - that's a cool chrome grill.

mengsta - yep, the sale is still going on for today.

Thanks all and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Clifford

randomsuper

01-02-2008, 10:17 PM

hey cliffud, any chance you got my kit out today? i'm dying to get it! :pray:

cliffud

01-02-2008, 10:26 PM

Yep, had 2 orders from Miami - yours I'm assuming is one of them and they're going out today. :)

Thanks!

Clifford

randomsuper

01-02-2008, 10:30 PM

yay! although, unfortunately, paypal seems to have screwed the pooch and billed me 3 times for 1 order i placed with you. i was not very happy, but i called paypal and my bank and i'm sure it's getting worked out. just the same, can you check to make sure they both aren't being sent to me? my paypal id is the same as my sn here. i ordered a 6000k h11 kit. thanks a lot.

O5_TRD_tC

01-02-2008, 11:14 PM

just placed an order for another set! wOOt!

Thanks Cliff

ImportWeed

01-03-2008, 04:17 AM

hey Cliff, have you check my pm yet?

WAlterEgo

01-03-2008, 04:56 AM

bump for great customer service!!! thanks cliff.

cliffud

01-03-2008, 05:12 AM

importweed- yours went out today.

Thanks!

Clifford

Romanova

01-03-2008, 08:29 PM

But my Halogen harness was running on 100W bulbs at one point and may be damaged? I don't know how to replace it...any suggestions?

100W is WAY too much for the stock system unless you are running relays, inline fuse, and heavy gauge wiring... which I suppose you weren't. Whoops...

bBsactoguy

01-03-2008, 09:21 PM

Yeah... i wasn't so I swtiched out the 100W to the 65W...

Nothing doesn't seem damaged. I mean, I could still use my driver's side lamp with a normal 65W halogen, but how come not with these wonderful babies...

No worries, Cliff is here to save the day...

cliffud

01-03-2008, 11:04 PM

bBsacto - I think worst comes to worst, you'll have to splice the harness. :( I know, sounds bad but I'll include some quick connects with your bulbs so you can splice the harness and then return it back to the factory harness if need be in the future.

:)

Clifford

cliffud

01-03-2008, 11:31 PM

By the way. I've been getting more and more inquiries about the differences between Operatic's kit and the MobileHID kit. While I admire Operatic's business sense in offering a product at cut-throat prices, I don't agree in offering a product that is lower in quality to offer a better price.

The biggest difference between Operatic's kit and the MobileHID kit is Operatic sources the lowest priced ballast he can get his hands on to keep his costs extremely low. That's not how MobileHID does business. There's no point in sacrificing quality to get a lower cost on products when customers have to live with the end result.

Don't believe it? Dig around a bit on ScionLife - you'll find that more users have problems with his kit than the MobileHID kit. Just do a search for "problem operatic" vs "problem mobilehid" and do some reading. Although there are more threads with the "mobilehid problem" query, it's only because people either suggest going with the Mobile HID kit or I chime in to help.

Think about it. Kits that are sold at $130 shipped overnight must be ridiculously low in price. Overnight shipping is $40-50- so really, the kit he's selling costs maybe 80 to 90 dollars. ANYONE can get something similar on eBay. For example, here's a post he wrote in October about his kit:

http://mobilehid.com/busted1.jpg

This kit is the same as this one on eBay...
http://mobilehid.com/busted.jpg

If you notice the price - it's 80 bucks shipped. He has since changed the image after being called out on it.

Hope this explains things for those who were wondering.

By the way- the thin ballasts that I was testing with last month didn't pass the reliability standards so slim ballast kits will not be offered for now.

Thanks.

Clifford

mengsta

01-03-2008, 11:48 PM

lol good job smoking him out cliffud. I just placed an order on your site couple days ago. 170 now down to 140? Is ther something i should know about.? Im still getting everything i need right?

cliffud

01-03-2008, 11:56 PM

hahaa- yeah, you're getting everything you need... :) don't worry. I just wanted to offer the special price for a couple of more days past the first since people are still coming back from vacation.

bBsactoguy

01-03-2008, 11:56 PM

Thanks CLIFF... Im going to send you images of the connections I did... you're going to laugh..Sending an email rigght now.

bBsactoguy

01-04-2008, 12:27 AM

Hey cliff, when you say SPLICE my harness... how so?

mengsta

01-04-2008, 02:39 AM

O free Strobes with every kit? Wth are strobes? lol

operatic

01-04-2008, 03:42 AM

Just to verify things, we are not urcarparts on eBay we are operatic98, anyone can steal a picture from ScionLife when theres no water mark on it. You can call us out all you want, but can we keep the facts straight at least.

On top of that, I decided to do a search on ScionLife for "problem operatic" just like you mentioned above. Well, the threads I came back with were problems along the lines of having to put the plug in backwards, a wiring harness issue, because it was getting wet and last but not least an issue with the bulb color. All of em not life real big issues, but on top of that, all of them were resolved quickly.

Oh, and for good measure, I decided to find out who urcarparts was on eBay, they are located out of L.A. and we are out of Houston. Once again, we are not urcarparts on eBay, we are operatic98.

bBsactoguy

01-04-2008, 04:22 PM

Hey Cliff, is it bad if you use Both headlamp harnesses to fire the ballasts? I might have to use techically both or splice my driver side single-white wire to connect a new wire to the right passenger side headlamp harness.

cliffud

01-04-2008, 04:28 PM

:blah:

Keeping things straight...

Price on SL for a kit from operatic: $130 shipped overnight
Overnight Shipping costs: Anywhere between $40-$50.

Price of an eBay kit: $80-$90 shipped.

uhh...

:lalala:

O5_TRD_tC

01-04-2008, 04:35 PM

CarbonXe

01-04-2008, 04:51 PM

Sorry to say this, but even though using cheap products to boost profit margin is poor business practice, blatantly attacking your competition to boost sales is much worse. I'm happy with my Oznium kit, 0 problems and still as bright as new with 20,000 miles of on-time (approx 1000 hours). Only thing that interests me in this product, is the fact that it's 100% waterproof.

Also, if his kit is $130 shipped overnight, that would mean it costs $80-90 without shipping (assuming he's getting assraped in shipping costs). That ebay kit you're comparing it to, the so called same kit, is $80 shipped ($30 shipping as shown in the ad). Since when does $50 = $85?

cliffud

01-04-2008, 05:59 PM

CarbonXe - I'm not attacking Operatic. I posted to clear things up since I have SL members PM'ing me about his comparisons in his own sales thread.

As far as the kits being sold on eBay- the images are exactly the same image and you're right - $50 does not equal $85. If you wanted to go with an eBay kit, for $85, you'd have that eBay kit shipped already.

I'm not saying Operatic is Urcarparts at all and I never did. I do find it suspect when they're both posting the same image.

revjolly1

01-04-2008, 09:14 PM

so whats the price for a h11 3000k kit?

cliffud

01-04-2008, 11:25 PM

revjolly - $140 shipped man. sale ends today though, kits will be $170 going forward tomorrow.

Thanks.

Clifford

O5_TRD_tC

01-05-2008, 04:46 AM

yay another set of strobing kit for free! :D

bBsactoguy

01-05-2008, 05:20 AM

I'll call you in the afternoon Cliff... thanks again for your helps

Stryker

01-05-2008, 06:06 AM

Did anyone do anything creative with the strobes?

mengsta

01-05-2008, 07:11 AM

Yeah im still wondering what to do with strobes, Tho 05_TRD is very helpful, thanks.

O5_TRD_tC

01-05-2008, 07:22 AM

np hit me up if u get stuck.

01-05-2008, 01:29 PM

ordered 2 sets 12/30. waiting...=)

aZn_FaN_tC

01-05-2008, 02:48 PM

I have my set..haven't installed them yet, think I'll do that today. Had a bit of an issue with the shipping address :P My mistake...but all is fixed and well and I have my HIDs

stuckpig9

01-05-2008, 07:22 PM

Just got my set in today. 6000k. Can't wait to install them but i have work in a bit. Maybe during lunch? : )

randomsuper

01-05-2008, 07:35 PM

got my kit in the mail today and i can't wait to get it on. shipping was pretty fast and for the price, this is a great deal, especially when you take the warranty into account. i'll be sure to let everyone i know about mobilehid from now on.

ImportWeed

01-05-2008, 11:37 PM

I just recieve the 6000k HID kit 2day and I'm loving it.
Heres some shots my friend took:

HID Vs. Stock
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh116/ImportWeed/n75311978_31565950_6715ee.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh116/ImportWeed/n75311978_31565951_7001ee.jpg
Claws of death :P Dunno whether thats looks hot or not.
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh116/ImportWeed/n75311978_31565962_9825.jpg
Group shots with my buddies hids.
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh116/ImportWeed/n75311978_31565964_335.jpg

Thanks Cliff. You made my life brighter :P
Planning to buy some more kits from you later in the future :)

O5_TRD_tC

01-05-2008, 11:39 PM

^ 6000k?

ImportWeed

01-05-2008, 11:43 PM

Yeah they are 6000k.

I wonder if anyone have some shots of "Pull Me Over Blue". My buddy is thinking about getting one.

bBsactoguy

01-06-2008, 12:14 AM

For the last week, you've seen my continuous cry for help. Now, that problem is solved. I'm enjoying my 4300K lights. POOF, they're firing. Hey cliff, don't forget about that reimbursement K :lalala:

So the BIIIIIIIIIIIIIIG problem with my HIDs was: THE WIREHARNESS. :no:

On the wire harness, the relay amp has 1-black wire which connects all the way to the plug that goes into the OEM headlamp socket. You'll notice 2 black-"GROUND" wires on this plug. Well, low n behold, that wire in my situation, was the broken verdict.

I found this out, today, when I did another amp-tester wire check. And that particular black wire was not giving any conductivity.

Thank GOD, the new wire harness came in today!! With the divine intervention of CLIFFORD, he heard me out, helped over the phone, listened to my cry, and laughed with me in the process of fixing this HID KIT. :relief:

I bow down to the master of HID.. thank you Sir Clifford. :bow: :bow: :bow: I'm enjoying these 4300Ks.... and Im going to see when I'll shine my 6000Ks... :love:

CLIFF once agian... thanks for the help AND THE HIDS!! WOOOT WOOOOT!! Yes, its real PLUG AND PLAY BABY.. :yawn: :P

bBsactoguy

01-06-2008, 12:29 AM

Oh, and I thank everyone who tried to help. Sorry, I wish I had enough money to compensate your willing to guide this noob on cars :bow:

Murbyrne

01-06-2008, 08:01 AM

ahhhh, i was going to buy some, but the sale is over :doh: Too many days on vacation :loser:

just to clarify, this is what i would have wanted for a first gen xB? "One H4 6000k HID conversion kit"
If not, which one is it?

the 6000k isnt too blue correct? Also, what relation do the numbers have with the color? For example, when the number goes up, does the blueness go up as well? Im just a bit confused about the whole thing. Also, with the 1st gen kits, do you lose your high beams? Thanks a ton

bBsactoguy

01-06-2008, 08:34 AM

Since no one is answering...

The higher the Kelvins, or K's, the different color itll be. 4300K is a bright white, and up the scale you'll get BLUES, and eventually a Purple at 12000K.. 3000K is Yellow by the way, great for "fog lights"

On www.mobilehid.com there should be images of what K you're looking for.

I have 4300Ks installed and they're effing bright white. I wanted 5000K, because it has a hint of blue, but 4300 is good for me.

As of 6000K, it seems blue but not to the extent of it being pull me over blue. Check out the images that "import weed" posted.

Yes, H4 is the kit for our BOXs and, the ones that Cliff sells has a high beam with the HID light.

Hope that helps.. :D

Just1n

01-06-2008, 04:15 PM

Thanks Clifford. The 4 HID set-up is simply amazing. Thanks alot brotha.

Take a look at the link:

http://www.scionapocalypse.com/forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1758.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb279/Just1nA/hid1.jpg

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb279/Just1nA/hid2.jpg

randomsuper

01-06-2008, 05:48 PM

so where did all you xb2 owners run your wires? any pics of a stealth install?

bBsactoguy

01-07-2008, 03:22 AM

justin... your box.. is sexy.. i dont know why.. LOL

sciontc_06

01-07-2008, 06:26 AM

pmd you cliff... thanks. :)

bBsactoguy

01-07-2008, 09:47 PM

AAnyone play with the strobes yet?

bronxblaza117

01-07-2008, 10:47 PM

hey i need H7 6000k bulbs, how much?

stuckpig9

01-08-2008, 12:34 AM

Got mine installed today.
Thanks cliff.

cliffud

01-08-2008, 12:43 AM

bronxblaza, I pm'd ya.

stuckpig - you're welcome man. :) cool screenname.

bbsacto - whatever you do, just don't try to pull over anyone. :) hahaha. but if you do, you didn't get the strobes from me.

randomsuper- you should be able to run your long ballast wire under the front of the engine bay frame near the radiator. I believe there's an area there to tuck in the wire.

just1n - looking good man! :) I replied to your post on scionapolcalypse. :)

bronxblaza117

01-08-2008, 12:58 AM

i didnt receive anything

Murbyrne

01-08-2008, 04:22 AM

alright, im being tempted too much. I think im going to just order. It comes with instructions and all? correct? Because when it comes it installing, i usually need a bit of help :P

27300man

01-08-2008, 07:05 AM

PM sent Cliff

bBsactoguy

01-08-2008, 07:36 AM

Murbyrne... its easy... trust me... :D

cliffud

01-08-2008, 07:40 AM

It's been a pretty hectic past week after getting back from Seattle. If there's anyone who I haven't touched base with who has ordered or had questions, please PM me. I just cleared out my PM box again so I want to make sure everyone is caught up with whatever they need. :)

Basically, this is an open invitation to PM me to say "hi" or anything else.

Thanks!

Clifford

27300man

01-08-2008, 08:15 AM

PM sent

cliffud

01-08-2008, 08:41 AM

pm'd ya back!

Murbyrne

01-08-2008, 12:54 PM

Murbyrne... its easy... trust me... :D

all right, ill take your word for it. Ill order today when i get home.

bBsactoguy

01-08-2008, 04:13 PM

Pull over...?? Oh.... i get it... then I wonder why it came with the order... HAHA JK... maybe I'll mod a RC car or something :D

Murbyrne

01-08-2008, 08:49 PM

i just ordered my 6000k kit. payment recieved?

randomsuper

01-09-2008, 12:30 AM

all i have to say is this kit is amazing! i installed it today and it really is great. the 6000k has very little blue in it. it only looks blue in the headlight and the actual light it puts down is white. i couldn't be happier. from beginning to end, this transaction has been flawless. no complaints at all. count me as another satisfied mobliehid customer. :bow:

cliffud

01-09-2008, 02:35 AM

Glad to hear it RandomSuper - thanks!

Murbyrne - yep, yours is going out today. Fortunately there are many H4 kits in stock and ready to go.

Thanks!

mengsta

01-09-2008, 02:38 AM

Hey cliff did you get another batch of 6000k yet?

Murbyrne

01-09-2008, 02:50 AM

Glad to hear it RandomSuper - thanks!

Murbyrne - yep, yours is going out today. Fortunately there are many H4 kits in stock and ready to go.

Thanks!

alright, sweet. Thanks for the help in deciding. +1 customer service

cliffud

01-09-2008, 05:50 AM

mengsta - 6k for h4? i have a few left... 9006 6k... :( sadly they won't be here until early next week - depends on the kids in customs.

trentonm

01-09-2008, 05:51 AM

bump for a great kit!!!!

b0xZ

01-09-2008, 02:17 PM

hey cliffud, I just got 2008 projectors for a 2006 tC. How much would it be for 6000k HIDs?

Mario3030

01-09-2008, 08:43 PM

hey cliff how much for a 4300k H11 kit shipped to 91745

maximthegreat

01-09-2008, 09:38 PM

^$170, and you can place your order here: www.mobilehid.com/scionlife

mengsta

01-10-2008, 04:54 AM

yeah cliff i ordered 9006 6k hids. Its okay, i was just wondering. As long as it comes complete brand new, with no damages or anything. no rush.i dont mind waiting. And what do you mean kids in customs? You have mexican kids work on yur products? LOL

bBsactoguy

01-10-2008, 04:32 PM

Messicans are working on these lights... what the... I demand a return.. lol...

StarSk8er_00

01-10-2008, 06:00 PM

Could someone give me the current link to buy these at...

And hey cliff I Pm'd you.....

WAlterEgo

01-10-2008, 06:13 PM

the link is on the first page and max mentioned on the page before this...
http://www.mobilehid.com/scionlife

Invertalon

01-10-2008, 08:13 PM

Hopefully they arrive as planned! Would love to have my 4300K's next week sometime :pray:

Keep us updated on the shipment arrival!

YtC

01-11-2008, 05:00 AM

i'm having problems.... i installed these few months ago and it works fine,
now, one side is flickering and the ballast is making weird noises, everything is plugged in fine
whats wrong? =\

cliffud

01-11-2008, 07:59 AM

ytc- pm'd ya some troubleshooting steps and some warranty info.

invertalon - i hope they arrive as planned too. :)

walter - thanks for the help :)

YtC

01-11-2008, 08:26 AM

uhh... i think u pmed the wrong person i didnt get anything lol
and i see the relay turned orange abit, do you think thats the problem? maybe i can just swap another relay in

cliffud

01-11-2008, 10:02 AM

ok - now i REALLY pm'd ya!

randomsuper

01-11-2008, 03:18 PM

to any potential buyers, you would not believe how many compliments i've gotten on my 6000k kit. i work at a toyota dealership and this kit out shines what we sell for more than double the price.

tCTaco

01-11-2008, 03:57 PM

i'm having problems.... i installed these few months ago and it works fine,
now, one side is flickering and the ballast is making weird noises, everything is plugged in fine
whats wrong? =\

I am having the same problems.
Cliff, i sent you a PM

bignoog

01-11-2008, 04:01 PM

So are there problems with this kit? I need to know before I order

maximthegreat

01-11-2008, 05:37 PM

^i have no problems and ive had it for almost a year, and mobilehid gives you a piece of mind bc they have an amazing warranty!

bBsactoguy

01-11-2008, 05:51 PM

*whew* :relief:

3-year warranty baby... right? :D

Gotta love it. I'm expecting to not see any problems within that time frame. HEHE.

Murbyrne

01-11-2008, 09:20 PM

I got the kit today. I opened it up,and was a bit confused by all the wires and diagrams. Im probably going to haace to take some more time to read through it

cliffud

01-11-2008, 09:29 PM

tctaco - I pm'd ya some troubleshooting tips.

bignoog, every product will have an issue here or there. sometimes it's due to a poor installation job, corrosion on the relay due to mounting it where it will be subject to the elements, or a wet fuse block from washing the engine. things go wrong and more often than not, it's something that is a simple fix. of course there are a few ballast failures and a few are expected since nothing is perfect but more often than not, it's something with the installation.

In the past month, I've had ballasts sent in that were perfectly fine but the owner said they were fried, seen a ballast wire get worn out because the wire was rubbing on the side terminal of the battery and an installation where the ballast was not securely mounted and it was rubbing against a pulley on the motor... uh - yeah, that ballast was TOAST. :) So yeah- stuff happens but I think it's really the service behind the product that really counts.

maxim - glad to hear. :)

bbsactoguy- :) yeah, you're good for 3+ yrs man.

jonathan110987

01-11-2008, 11:36 PM

cliff ur awesome!!! here is a recent pic after having ur hids for a yr now!

http://a836.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/7/l_90ad33347970d10a40dd692f3fcf160b.jpg

cliffud

01-12-2008, 03:28 AM

:) i like that color Jonathan. I like how the corner throws out that lobster pincer of light. kinda makes me think it would be cool if Scion designed it to project the word "scion tC" on the ground. :) nobody would be swapping their headlights for sure!

just the other day i was driving on the highway minding my own business when a BMW 3 series coupe came up behind me fast with blue-ish lights like yours. looked super mean. I normally drive with 4300k all around but I just swapped them out for some 8k bulbs for fun... :)

wooo hoo!

27300man

01-12-2008, 09:07 AM

PM'd you Cliff

Murbyrne

01-12-2008, 06:26 PM

this might be a dumb question, but what are the 2 blue lights that came with? whats their purpose?

SciontCya

01-12-2008, 06:34 PM

How much for a 9600 kit for OEM fogs?
Do you only offer 4300 or a "yellower" bulb?
Shipped to 91103

maximthegreat

01-12-2008, 06:43 PM

^$170 for every kit shipped, www.mobilehid.com/scionlife <----- order here and he has a 3000k kit that is yellow

SciontCya

01-12-2008, 06:44 PM

Thanks, maxim!

Scott

SciontCya

01-12-2008, 06:46 PM

OK, one last question...
"operatic" has kits that people say are the same for $130.
What's the scoop on this?

mengsta

01-13-2008, 02:13 AM

i think the answer to that was discussed on the past few pages before this. either then that you gotta search.I've heard about more happy customers from cliff.

SciontCya

01-13-2008, 03:12 AM

i think the answer to that was discussed on the past few pages before this. either then that you gotta search.I've heard about more happy customers from cliff.

I went back and found it on page 82 or so.
Lord.
Thanks for the heads-up.

sciontc_06

01-13-2008, 07:48 AM

hey cliff just wanted to let you know.. i got the ballast in on friday.. :) thanks for everything man..

Murbyrne

01-13-2008, 07:21 PM

this might be a dumb question, but what are the 2 blue lights that came with? whats their purpose?

cliffud

01-14-2008, 08:29 AM

hi murbyrne, they are strobe lights. :) if you're not a fan of blinky lights, i'm just give them to a friend who is. :)

Invertalon

01-14-2008, 06:07 PM

So Cliff, any news on the shipment arriving early this week? Or is it basically it shows up when it does type of deal? haha

cliffud

01-14-2008, 06:16 PM

I just checked again and UPS says they will be here tomorrow morning. I was hoping they would be in today but UPS disagreed.

Invertalon

01-14-2008, 08:56 PM

Very awesome news, thanks for the update :)

mengsta

01-14-2008, 09:16 PM

Anybody install the strobe lights yet on a tc? i would like to see some ideas.

maximthegreat

01-14-2008, 09:18 PM

^i didnt get any strobes from cliff but i have whelen strobes in my head lights and they look great

mengsta

01-14-2008, 09:47 PM

The strobes have a seperate control to turn em off n on?.

Murbyrne

01-14-2008, 10:12 PM

i dont exactally get it. Where on the car would i put the strobes?

AAG

01-14-2008, 10:16 PM

In your fog lights or headlights. Never installed one but I believe it requires some drilling

bBsactoguy

01-14-2008, 10:21 PM

K...I don't think i want to drill into my car... maybe I can buy some batteries and put this in an rc car or something lol..

SquallLHeart

01-14-2008, 10:58 PM

hope that RC car is really big.. lol

JPsTc

01-15-2008, 12:11 AM

Hey Cliffud, PMd you about a special case ;)

cliffud

01-15-2008, 12:17 AM

I haven't received any PMs. can you please resend?

Thanks.

Clifford

JPsTc

01-15-2008, 12:22 AM

sent :)

t_urbo_C_harged

01-15-2008, 12:35 AM

hey cliff, whats your price on a pair of H11 bulbs in 8k??? I don't know whether I should sell my current setup from you or get the new slim ones.... probably will stick with current setup unless I can ship mine back to you for an interchange to the new ballasts :D

cliffud

01-15-2008, 12:47 AM

mengsta

01-15-2008, 01:34 AM

Hey cliff you finally got them in!? lol finally!!

cliffud

01-15-2008, 02:04 AM

there goes the surprise... :)

mengsta

01-15-2008, 02:09 AM

LOL oops.

Just1n

01-15-2008, 02:13 AM

Showin a little love for the Cliff man... Thanks bro.
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb279/Just1nA/ciffordspic.jpg

t_urbo_C_harged

01-15-2008, 03:31 AM

Bulbs are $60 shipped no matter the color temp! :)

BTW the release of the new ballasts has been called off. Too many of them had power stability issues and the light output was a lot dimmer than current ballasts.

Some were awesome but after testing a few of them about a month ago things looked promising but after testing them for a month, it just wasn't something that I wanted to offer.

for a pair? sweet! you will be hearing from me soon! And it is a bummer that the slim ballasts weren't up to snuff... oh well, there is always next year and time for companies to develope better components for the thin ballasts...

O5_TRD_tC

01-15-2008, 03:33 AM

cliffud

01-15-2008, 06:04 AM

yep- i was referring to the slim style ballasts.

bignoog

01-15-2008, 06:37 AM

I think i'll be placing my order next Friday. Pay day bichez hahahaha

maximthegreat

01-15-2008, 06:44 AM

i want a mobilehid.com decal!

WAlterEgo

01-15-2008, 03:57 PM

ive got a few, max.

O5_TRD_tC

01-15-2008, 07:34 PM

Cliff I want decals too!

bBsactoguy

01-15-2008, 07:59 PM

Cliff, would you sell any HID light temp above 8000K?

Invertalon

01-15-2008, 08:15 PM

I believe he does, called "pull me over blue".

http://www.mobilehid.com/scionlife - Bottom right

10,000K's I think?

bBsactoguy

01-15-2008, 08:18 PM

Serious? 10K is considered that shade?

cliffud

01-15-2008, 08:49 PM

bBsacto- yes, I do happen to have some darker H4 bulbs for your xB but they don't have the halogen high beam on them. :(

Just for reference, here is the 10k and the "pull me over" blue is even DARKER! Haha!

http://mobilehid.com/10k4300k.jpg
10k on top, 4300k on bottom.

bBsactoguy

01-15-2008, 09:01 PM

THat is sooo fix-it-ticket ready!!! LOL... i like cliff.. :applaud:

27300man

01-15-2008, 10:14 PM

Shot u a PM Cliff...Let me know when you receive it...
Thanks!!

cliffud

01-16-2008, 07:39 PM

pm'd you back man. :) thanks.

maximthegreat

01-16-2008, 08:03 PM

did you get my pm, is that a yay or nay?

cliffud

01-16-2008, 08:25 PM

pm'd ya. i only happen to have white... :( sorry bud. i'll see if i can get some blue ones made.

Invertalon

01-16-2008, 08:42 PM

Got my HID's today (I wasn't expecting them so fast!) and install was fairly easy. Had a little trouble with one plug but once I found out what to do felt pretty stupid, but anyway! Install was pretty straight forward, the hardest part being finding spots to mount the ballasts, but its all in the fun! After install the cutoff and stuff matched basically the same but I lowered them a tiny bit just for now and see how it works out :silly:

Here are some pics I have. The first shot is the stock OEM front on.

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/1998/stockoemfrontqj4.jpg

Here is the new 4300K's installed. Note: glare is most likely just from the camera, the cutoff compared to stock was basically identical.

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/518/hidfrontqd0.jpg

And finally, from the side of the right headlight. Pure white, no yellow or blue. Will have a better report once I actually use them tonight :)

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/9135/hidfrontsidekx1.jpg

Excellent kit, construction is top knotch. Again, I will give a report on how they perform tonight! Also, I will get a picture of the cutoff sometime soon!

Invertalon

01-16-2008, 08:49 PM

Hey I have a question,

Since HID's use a large spike of power to startup initially, should you not put your HID's on without the car actually being on? I know they use less energy after startup compared to halogens, but is that spike up front able to drain the battery significantly?

cliffud

01-16-2008, 09:13 PM

Invertalon, don't worry about the power draw, people use up more power thumping their stereo systems when parked so you should be fine. :)

I can't wait to hear your reaction after driving at night man. :) haha. Keep us posted.

Clifford

Invertalon

01-17-2008, 12:02 AM

All I can say is, WOW. The light output is amazing! Very bright and well, just as expected!

I really dig the 4300K bulbs too. I was afraid I may not like the color output but its actually quite amazing. Very white but has an LED look to it almost. Very clean looking. I was afraid it may almost look slightly yellow but that is definitely not the case! Glad I chose it!

Here are those other pics I promised. One of the cutoff, another of its ability. Note: this is city driving and it still shines up the road! :clap:

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/3326/hidblurrop8.jpg
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/3086/hidcutoffvs2.jpg

Amazing lights and excellent service, thank you so much cliff!

cliffud

01-17-2008, 06:01 AM

Nice! I love that rolling shot on the freeway.

I never get tired of seeing how much farther the light shines compared to halogens. In that freeway photo, your headlights seem to be lighting up the ground as far as that guy's halogens on the right and he's 20-25 feet ahead of you!

Hahaha!

Invertalon

01-17-2008, 04:14 PM

It is crazy how far they do shine!

It doesn't show it as well as it could because that is a curve, but at some points on darker roads it seems to illuminate as far as you can see. I can't wait to try them out on some dark stretches of road and really see how far they can go.

At one point I was shocked coming off the freeway, it kinda overlooks this field and houses that must be a decent 200 yards if not ever more away. My lights illuminated their house without problem! haha :P

What I find interesting with a video that I took of my first startup, is that it almost looks as if the high beam reflector housing ignites and has that insane burst of light and then the projector low beam housing lights up. I wonder what causes that to happen? Just kinda interested me! :)

mengsta

01-18-2008, 12:08 AM

Finally recideved my kit, thanks cliff. But hey am i suposed to recieve some certificate or warranty paper or something? Also the passanger side light housing doenst connect to anything right? also is it suposed to be a bit tough to put in the hid bulbs? the OEM just goes in and turn, while the new bulbs r hella hard to push in, and it doesnt turn. Need helps guys..

cliffud

01-18-2008, 12:57 AM

Mengsta -

Keep your paypal receipt e-mail as that is your proof of purchase for any warranty service needed in the future. Also, yes, the passenger side OEM plug does not connect to anything, it just hangs. And yeah, the bulbs may be a little tough to turn in. Some haven't had any problems but others have for some reason. As long as you can get the bulbs to turn a little and stay, you'll be fine.

Thanks.

Clifford

mengsta

01-18-2008, 02:42 AM

IIght coo, Also the tab broke on the grounding wire for the negative side of the battery. So for now i just stuck the wire in and nutted it down, works. But is that bad?

Triathlete17

01-18-2008, 05:20 AM

I have a few quick questions for everyone....

I know it's a VERY newbie question to ask, but i've never swapped out my lights before. Can anyone tell me or post some PICS of their MobileHID installation on a tC??? I really want to do it myself, but would hate to screw anything up.

Any tips / pics of where you placed / mounted the ballast, relay, & fuse would be awesome.

And the dumbest questions of all.... Where do I plug in the factory turn-on plug? What should I do with my old halogen harnesses?

I know a its a lot of REALLY dumb questions, but the instructions could have been a little better for someone doing the lighting for the first time. Thanks!

cliffud

01-18-2008, 06:03 AM

triathlete -

here are some quick pics i took when i was doing an install on an 08 tC a bit ago.

http://www.mobilehid.com/images/08tc2.jpg
http://www.mobilehid.com/images/08tc3.jpg
http://www.mobilehid.com/images/08tc4.jpg
http://www.mobilehid.com/images/08tc1.jpg

The wire harness plugs into the OEM headlight plug on the driver's side.

Here's a quick reference -
http://www.mobilehid.com/wires.jpg

Thanks!

Clifford